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Now 260 years old, Hine opens its doors to you in Jarnac for exclusive experiences and workshops to be enjoyed at Hine and nowhere else.Have you ever met a deer that spoke Frenglish ? A cheese that dreams of being paired with a cognac? Have you ever combined the two meanings of the word "cru"? Set foot in Paradise? Maison Hine, often described as the benchmark of excellence in the world of cognac, opens its doors to you on a private visit to Jarnac. Our experience center, set on the banks of the unpredictable Charente river, invites you to an immersion into the very essence of this emblematic spirit. You'll take the time to discover the history of the cognac spirit and Hine House, while sipping a cup of tea, and find yourself transported back through the centuries, exploring the deep roots of cognac. From the vine to the glass, our creative craftsmen all have their say, and contribute their stone to the edifice. The walls of our ageing cellars tell the fascinating story of this noble beverage, from its craft origins to its contemporary refinement. Our trilogy: our signature "at Hine and nowhere else". Cognacs made exclusively from Grande and Petite Champagne vintages, distilled on the lees, and aged in fine grain oak with light to moderate toasting. Every detail of the production process is revealed here. During this escapade, and through different experiences, let yourself be seduced by exceptional eaux-de-vie, to be enjoyed neat or in cocktails, or accompanied by delicate food and cognac pairings that will reveal surprising combinations and captivate your palate.

Through the living rooms of this house, the furniture and objects preserved here for four generations, the visit of the garden and the former cooperage, it is the story of the childhood of François Mitterrand and his family that we discover.The permanent exhibition traces the family's life, and features speeches and writings by the former president. "My political life took me to a different region, to which I've always been very attached. Yet I've never really left Jarnac. I return from time to time to the house where I was born, to the house where my parents and grandparents lived... I remember the Quai de l'Orangerie, just outside my home, with its well-designed houses and the lime trees that I used to breathe in so passionately. François Mitterrand. Built on the site of the last Protestant temple authorized before the revocation of the Edict of Nantes, the current house at 22, rue Abel Guy dates from the first quarter of the 19th century, and is a fine example of Charentais architecture: a comfortable ashlar townhouse with a simple, severe appearance, opening onto the street with a long façade of tall, grey shuttered windows. Part of this ensemble dates back to the 1930s: the lower section, also opening onto the street. Beyond the large gate, the intimacy and life of the President are revealed from the paved inner courtyard, with its first-floor windows opening onto a balcony, a square of lawn surrounded by flowerbeds, to the courtyard of the former vinegar factory (created by Jules Lorrain, the President's grandfather, at the end of the 19th century). It's a family home in which four generations have lived together, and as the tour progresses, you'll discover a collection of furniture, objects and documents that belonged to François Mitterrand and the members of this great family. A wine storehouse and a cooperage complete the setting, to which François Mitterrand liked to return regularly in the company of his siblings and cousins, who also lived in the house. This is the "little story", the one that gives an insight into the making of François Mitterrand, his attachment to his family, his roots, the little things that contributed in some way to making the adult, the man and the President he later became.

Ideally located in Jarnac along the River Charente, the maison TIFFON invites you to discover its famous Braastad cognac. Discover it's history, authenticity and exceptional heritage in an emblematic building.Founded in 1875, explore the authenticity of a family-run, independent house whose winemaking secrets have been passed down for 6 generations. The House owns 40 hectares of vineyards in the Grande Champagne and Fins Bois crus. Today, the House is run by the Braastad family, who manage the estate in the traditional way, from the vine to the glass. Immerse yourself in the secrets of cognac production through the different stages of production: history, know-how, distillation. This plunge into the heart of cognac will take you into our cellars and introduce you to the art of ageing and blending. Finally, after a visit to our cabinet of curiosities, the experience concludes with a tasting of the uniqueness of our cognacs*. We'll introduce you to our iconic cognacs from the 3 iconic categories: VS, VSOP, XO to give you a better understanding of the different facets of cognac. You can also explore cognac through a tasting of our oldest and most exceptional cognacs during the Prestige visit. *Tasting reserved for adults.

Discover the spirit of Maison Courvoisier and follow the footsteps of Félix Courvoisier in Jarnac, founder of our Maison in 1828.The perfect introduction to the spirit of Maison Courvoisier. Discover the subtle art of distillation, ageing and blending, that defines the Maison Courvoisier. Enter the emblematic cellar, chai Renard, a unique experience deep inside Maison Courvoisier history and craftmanship. Experience the Maison signature style, cognac in blossom, through the tasting of Courvoisier VS, VSOP and XO.

Renowned for a unique style of cognac that combines elegance and finesse, Delamain creates only XO and above cognacs; each Delamain cognac being the purest and most authentic expression of the Grande Champagne terroir.Delamain Visite Offers : - A sensorial introduction (1h) : join us for a sensorial journey moving through our ancient riverside cellars. Our guests will "nose" their way through casks at various stages of development and develop an understanding of the arts of ageing and cellaring beautiful cognacs. - The wonders of ageing (1h30) : the wonders of ageing expands an introductory visit above with guests visiting additional cellars including our vintage, single cask and crypt cellars. Guests will delve deeper into the impact af ageing and the relative attributes of blended and single cask cognacs - Patrimoine & luxe visit (2h) : all the elements of the Wonders of ageing visit as above but with an even greater focus on sensorial luxury as guests discover cognac's special relationship with food